Japanese Painted Fern
- Botanical Name
- Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'
- Hardiness
- Zones 3 to 8
- Height
- 12 to 18 inches
- Width
- 2 feet (12 to 18 inch fronds)
- Flowers
- Grown for interesting green-silver foliage with hints of red and blue
- Light
- Part to full shade
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained, organic
- Planting & Care
- Space plants 24 inches apart
- Thrives in moist humid conditions
- Topdress with 2 to 3 inches of compost
- Best color in light (morning sun)
- Can scorch in excess or afternoon sun
- Remove green sprouts as they appear
- Problems
- None serious
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